Elijah Odetokun

Education: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2014-2020) London School of Journalism (2023-2024) Foundation for Investigative Journalism (2020) AIPS (2021) Reuters (2021) Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Daily Times Nigeria (2020) OmaSports (2020-2021) El Futbolero (2021) Sports Brief (2022-2024) Legit (2024 - present)

Awards: Sports Brief Rookie of the Year 2023. Legit.ng Sport's Desk MVP of the Year 2024.

Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit.ng. He has five years of working experience and holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a Diploma in Freelance and Sports Writing from the London School of Journalism. He has covered major Super Eagles games, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

1911 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Manchester United star blames teammates for Ruben Amorim struggles

Football

27 days ago

Mikel Arteta reacts after Arsenal's controversial win over Newcastle: “unbelievable feeling”

Football

27 days ago

Chelsea board set target for Enzo Maresca as pressure builds after loss to Brighton

Football

28 days ago

2025 Ballon d'Or: How Nigerian journalist Samm Audu voted in the award

Football

28 days ago

Nigeria and South Africa renew rivalry as Remo Stars draw Mamelodi Sundowns in CAF Champions League

Football

28 days ago

Mark Clattenburg opens up on 2012 racism row with Mikel Obi: “He never apologised”

Football

28 days ago

Chelsea identifies Premier League manager to replace Enzo Maresca if he is sacked

Football

a month ago

Chelsea have reportedly identified AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as a possible replacement for Enzo Maresca if the Italian manager is sacked.

Arne Slot confirms Liverpool paid Diogo Jota's contract to his family after his death

Football

a month ago

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the club's owners paid the remaining money on Diogo Jota's contract to his family after the winger's death.

Victor Osimhen makes Galatasaray squad to face Alanyaspor as he nears injury return

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen is close to returning to the pitch after his ankle injury and has been named in Galatasaray's traveling squad to face Alanyaspor on Friday.

2026 World Cup faces tense moment as Donald Trump pushes against FIFA banning ally country

Football

a month ago

There is ongoing political tension around the 2026 FIFA World Cup after US President Donald Trump's administration vowed to oppose a football ban on Israel.

Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal and the top 10 Ballon d'Or stars ranked by salary

Football

a month ago

The 2025 Ballon d'Or top 10 would have looked different if the players were ranked based on their salaries, with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé leading.

South Africa picks new stadium for must-win WCQ vs Rwanda, eyes massive home support with cheap tickets

Football

a month ago

SAFA has selected Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga to host Bafana Bafana's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match against Rwanda on October 14.

Victor Osimhen uncertain, 2 other Super Eagles stars ruled out of 2026 WCQ vs Lesotho and Benin

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles stars Ola Aina and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have been ruled out of next month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with Victor Osimhen doubtful for the games.

Boost for Eric Chelle as key Super Eagles star returns from injury before 2026 WCQ

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will be delighted with reports that a key player has returned from injury ahead of the games against Lesotho and Benin.